Build thread: amphicat/attex restoration

[gearbound]

2 months ago i acquired my dad's 6x6. It was untouched for over 25 years uncovered in the yard. Back story is that it used to be all amphicat but it would break axles all the time so one day he bought his buddies attex that went over a water fall and used the frame and drivetrain from it. Guessing it was a 208/tt cuz it has 3 bolt axle flanges,7/8 axles, baker hill 6000 and I'm told it was a 8hp too. He put the 16hp 2 stroke from amphicat on the attex frame and baker hill trans and put it into the amphicat tub.

Today
The 16hp is locked down. troublesome motor in the day so no reason to fix it. Frame is rotten, bearings are blown, tub has holes and cracks all over. Where do I even start?!?!
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Well fortunately the restoration is nearly done.
-22hp predator swapped in
-repaired the frame
-new chain and tensioners
-rear winch plate added
-new wheels and rawhide tires
-tub was repaired
-all led lights now
-new wiring harness

Pics will be loaded tomorrow evening

[Nick O.]

I can't wait to see your pictures. In some of the early Attex files, there's a large blueprint drawing of an Amphicat. It'll be interesting to see how nicely the Attex frame sits inside the tub, and know just how close the dimensions are.

[smudvapor]

Looking forward to the pics!

[gearbound]

I can't wait to see your pictures. In some of the early Attex files, there's a large blueprint drawing of an Amphicat. It'll be interesting to see how nicely the Attex frame sits inside the tub, and know just how close the dimensions are.

nick the tires on your machine in the signature are facing the opposite of how mine are. what does this effect?

pics will be uploaded after work today.

[gearbound]

first.jpg
how she rolled up
6x6 inside.jpg
started teardown
motor 6x6.jpg
figured out the 16hp was no good so i figured this 22hp would do.
chain mockup.jpg
stripped down and lined up some new chains and made new inner bearing holders
22hp on frame.jpg
hmm thats a big motor

[gearbound]

new fueltank.jpg
re done the fuel tank and straps. they where held in with wire before
tub repair.jpg
repaired tub holes with fiber mat and abs goo
painted frame.jpg
painted the frame
polishing.jpg
i started trying to shine it up
sanding.jpg
hmmm not sure if there is a better way

[gearbound]

frame in.jpg
slotted the new engine plate
rear needs trimming.jpg
big motor needs room
front not right.jpg
dang motor
folded rear.jpg
with some cutting anything will fit
giphy.jpg

[gearbound]

testing.jpg
had to some testing
fits.jpg
thrown together but ill dress it up some
controls.jpg
controls, yes it'll have bilge pumps haha
driveway.jpg
almost finished.jpg
she runs!!

[JoeMeg]

Lookin' good!!!

[gearbound]

Lookin' good!!!

thank you also should i reverse my tire direction?

[dirtdobber]

Wow! Great job.

[gearbound]

thanks! adding a trolling motor and front/ rear winches

[gearbound]

Upgraded to baker hill 7000 with reverse! So excited to back Up! Also rear winch is finished. Coolest toy ever!

[JoeMeg]

[Mudmax]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!